What Is Strategy for IT Sourcing and Procurement?

What Is Strategy for IT Sourcing and Procurement?

This IDC Perspective discusses the importance of strategy in IT sourcing and procurement in a digital world. Sourcing and procurement of IT products and services have become a strategic requirement in the digital era. A collaborative working relationship between the IT organization and sourcing and procurement is critical to achieving digital maturity. Furthermore, Agile sourcing and procurement practices support collaboration and a stronger digital maturity.According to Dr. Ron Babin, adjunct research advisor with IDC's IT Executive Programs (IEP), "The most mature digital organizations have the highest levels of collaboration between IT and sourcing and procurement. These mature digital organizations are achieving the benefits of more capable digital products and services, competing successfully in a digital world.

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